Shirley Dale Bonner
May 08, 1948 - February 17, 2023
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Shirley Dale Bonner
May 08, 1948 - February 17, 2023
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Shirley Dale Bonner
May 8, 1948 to February 17, 2023
Shirley Dale Bonner, 74, passed away at home in Mission Viejo, California on February 17, 2023, following several years battling Parkinson’s disease. Shirley had an enthusiastic sense of humor. She nicknamed herself “Parkie.” From the time she could walk and into her teens, her friends and family called her a tom boy because she liked to play sports. She was a great athlete and stood up to all the boys in the neighborhood, always giving herself 110%. She loved all sports but most of all LOVED the game of Golf. She was born in Gardena California, on May 8th, 1948. She was the second eldest child to the late Dale and Marjorie Reed. She was a resolute older sister to Jeri Lynn Reed Gilbert and deceased older sister Sandra Ann Reed Klump. She led by example with her remarkable kindness and loyalty. Shirley graduated from Gardena High School in 1967 and was 19 years old.
Shirley married Ron Lorey on June 10th, 1967, at age 19. Together they had a son Eric Dale Lorey. Shirley divorced Ron in 1970. Shirley met Stephin Craig Bonner at her place of work and within five months they married on April 15th, 1972. They had a beautiful wedding at Stephin’s brother and sister- in-law’s house in Huntington Beach, California, where Keith Bonner and his wife Gloria Bonner lived. On October 5th, 1973, Shirley gave birth to son Scott Reed Bonner. Shirley was a proud mother of two boys and people marveled at what a devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter, niece, aunt and friend she was.
Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2009 Shirley never let her illness define her and became a source of constant inspiration to loved ones with her positivity, selflessness and unrelenting will to live. She had two Deep Brain Surgeries to help control her Tremors, one in November 2013 and the other in February 2015. Shirley had many angels on earth throughout her illness. Her family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and caregivers who helped her along the way including Dr. Marjan Pedarsani, M.D. and Dr. Mindy Kaye Bixby, DO.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Stephin; sons, Scott and Eric; sister, Jeri and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Shirley’s memorial service will be at Laguna Hills Chapel, inside O’Connor Mortuary, Laguna Hills, California, at 10:00 am on March 11th. Jake Stephens will be singing a beautiful song in Shirley’s honor. John Bonner, Pastor of Calvary Chapel in Peru, the brother of Stephin Bonner will deliver Shirley’s Eulogy. Shirley’s Pall Bearers is, Scott Bonner, Eric Bonner, Jake Stephens, Lydia Stephens, Jeri Gilbert and David Lopez. Shirley will be taken from the Laguna Hills Chapel to Holy Sepulcher Cemetery arriving at 1:00 pm, to her final resting place. Shirley will have a beautiful view of the surrounding area which has a conservation area to protect important habitat wildlife and major migration corridors.
At 1:30 pm, there will be a “Celebration of Shirley’s Life” at the Bonner’s home in Mission Viejo, California. The Bonners invite all their family and friends to make their own Pizza, relax in the Spa and tell great stories and share their lives about Shirley. All this while enjoying Sarah Stephens Famous Won Tons.
Shirley’s wish in lieu of flowers was to send donations to the PAN Foundation. This organization pays for medicine for the people who cannot afford the medicine prescribed to them, the people who need it most. A donation fund is set up in Shirley’s name. Please make sure when donating you mention you are donating on behalf of Shirley Bonner, she is registered there. PAN’s Website is: www.panfoundation.org. Telephone Number 866-316-7263. Mailing Address, PO Box 716-408, Philadelphia, PA 19171.
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: March 11, 2023 (10:00 AM)
- Venue: O'Connor Mortuary
- Location: 25301 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA 92653 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (949) 581-4300
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: March 11, 2023 (1:00 PM)
- Venue: Holy Sepulcher Catholic Cemetery
- Location: 7845 Santiago Canyon Orange, CA 92869 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (714) 532-6551
Celebration Of Life
- Date & Time: March 11, 2023 (1:30 PM)
- Venue: The Bonner Home
- Location: Mission Viejo, CA - (Get Directions)
PAN Foundation
- Address: PO Box 716-408, Philadelphia, PA 19171 - (Get Directions)
- Website: https://www.panfoundation.org
- Phone Number: (866) 316-7263
- Description: This organization pays for medicine for the people who cannot afford the medicine prescribed to them, the people who need it most. A donation fund is set up in Shirley’s name. Please make sure when donating you mention you are donating on behalf of Shirley Bonner, she is registered there.
13 responses to Shirley Dale Bonner
Jeri Gilbert says:
March 8, 2023
Shirley was my sister and my best friend, my heart is broken, I will miss her more than I can say. I love you to infinity Your baby sister Jeri
Steve Bonner says:
March 13, 2023
Hello Jeri,
You have been a loving sister to Shirley. She loved you very much. Shirley will be watching over you from the Heaven above and will keep showing you the path of life as she has been since the day you were born.
Steve
Steve Bonner says:
March 8, 2023
My Darling Shirley, how much I miss you.
Your sons Scott and Eric, your sister Jeri and I are getting ready to visit you this Friday evening. You are in God’s hands; I know you are in a better place. You are an Angel, a sweet and kind Angel that will teach the other Angels how to play the game of Golf. I miss playing golf with you even though you always beat me. I was proud how fast you learned the game and how good you became. Do you remember on our 48th Wedding Anniversary I took you to five golf courses in just a few days. Oh, Shirley, how much fun that was. That was the last time you were able to play the game. Parkinson’s started interfering with your beautiful self, making it hard for you to walk, stand and concentrate on hitting that little ball on the beautiful, mowed grass. Shirley, you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I will light a red candle for you tonight. I love you; I miss you.
Christopher Klump says:
March 8, 2023
I have been truly blessed and honored to of had such a special aunt in my life. Shirley is my mom’s sister and words can’t begin to describe how much she will be missed. I will always cherish her warm smile and joyful personality. May you rest in our hearts forever Aunt Shirley…love your nephew, Christopher.
Steve Bonner says:
March 13, 2023
Thank Christopher for a nice condolence for you Aunt Shirley. I know she loved you very much.
Love,
Uncle Steve
Genie Hunter says:
March 9, 2023
Shirley was a fantastic friend. We had so much fun together, golfing, shopping, walking a 5K, or just relaxing. We helped each other out whenever we could. Shirley was a gentle, kind person. I loved her and will always remember my special friend.
Steve Bonner says:
March 9, 2023
Hello Genie,
Thank you for your kind words, Shirley is listening from above. She Loved you very much.
CAROL BROWN says:
March 9, 2023
Shirley will always be my best friend. We shared a lot of good times together with our many laughs and “trying to stay out of trouble “. I cherish these thoughts and you’ll be in my heart forever.
Steve Bonner says:
March 13, 2023
Hello Carol,
We will miss our Saturdays on Facebook won’t we.
Shirley thought so much of you. You were the best of friends and Shirley always told me so.
Thank you,
Steve